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PRODUCT NEWS

Bear Naked develops new Delta T introduces Eco Series

recyclable packaging Temperature Control Unit

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granola and granola bites products . The new Bear Naked &RQWURO 8QLW GHVLJQHG WR GHOLYHU HQHUJ\ HIÀFLHQF\ DQG
granola package is manufactured by Berry Global, which reliability. DOE (Department of Energy) 2020 compliant
has nine-layer blown extrusion equipment that provides for energy efficiency, the pumps produce higher
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new, more recyclable bag for its Bear Naked granola and is significantly reduced. The standard two-tank
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in more in-store in compact cabinetry, noted Delta T in its information.
recycling locations. Alternatively, the second tank can be used for a
Bear Naked also chose water-to-water heat exchanger for indirect cooling.
Dow’s RecycleReady The unit also has several built-in safety features,
technology, which including a bi-metal switch that protects the heater
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structures that meet high-temperature pump seal and dry-run protection for
the standards of the the heater. Delta T also explained that a “judicious set
Sustainable Packaging of design improvements and material selections makes
Coalition. with the the new generation of temperature control units less
recyclability challenge susceptible to traditional maintenance problems.” The
solved, the next step new generation Eco Series Temperature Control Unit
in the process is to KDV DQ LQGXVWULDO VWUHQJWK IUDPH DQG FDELQHWU\ OLIW
get people to actually RII SDQHOV RQ WKH VLGH IRU HDV\ DFFHVV ,(& FRPSOLDQW
put these bags into the FRPSRQHQWV DQG D FRPSDFW KHDWHU GHVLJQ WKDW DOORZV
in-store recycling bins. for higher capacity with
That is a much easier, a smaller footprint.
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bags into a package and mailing it to TerraCycle. The American made high
recyclability of packaging is less of a problem today than quality temperature
getting people to actually recycle the plastic packaging. control units, are
TerraCycle® and Bear Naked have partnered to create competitively priced
a free recycling program for Bear Naked packaging, and will perform to spec
as well as a fundraising opportunity for participants. for a broad spectrum
Bear Naked is a prepared foods company that produces of industries including:
granola, granola bars and ready to eat cereal. Bear Naked plastics, rubber,
was founded in 2002 was born when two individuals had textile, chemical, food processing, pulp and paper,
a raw, unstoppable craving for more adventure, and a petrochemical, pharmaceutical, medical, semi-
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best nourishment this world has to offer. Now that textiles, cosmetics and thermoforming. The main
company has been around for more than a decade and applications are temperature control for molds, dies,
has continued to grow over the years, offering a range tanks, jacketed vessels, mixers, extrusion and heat
of delicious granolas and wholesome snacks beyond the transfer rolls. One of Delta T Systems’ specialties is
cereal aisle for new food experiences. custom designs for special processes and applications.

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